I will feel lazy if I eat too much. The 2 variables: 1. Amount of food eaten. 2. Level of laziness. Which one is the dependent variable?

a.
Amount of food eaten.

b.
Level of laziness.

c.
Both.

d.
None of the above.

1 answer

The dependent variable is the one that is affected by changes in the independent variable. In your case, the amount of food eaten is what is influencing the level of laziness. Therefore, the correct answer is:

b. Level of laziness.